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Jan. 3, 2022

How Much Do You Need for Your Down Payment?

 

As you set out on your homebuying journey, you likely have a plan in place, and you’re working on saving for your purchase. But do you know how much you actually need for your down payment?

If you think you have to put 20% down, you may have set …

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Dec. 30, 2021

Expert Insights on the 2022 Housing Market

 

As we move into 2022, both buyers and sellers are wondering, what’s next? Will there be more homes available to buy? Will prices keep climbing? How high will mortgage rates go? For the answer to those questions and more, we turn to the experts. Here’s a look at what …

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Nov. 29, 2021

Why Now Is a Great Time To Sell Your House

 

As we near the end of the year, more homeowners are realizing the benefits of today’s sellers’ market. Record-breaking home price appreciation, growing equity, low inventory, and competitive mortgage rates are motivating homeowners to make a move that addresses their changing lifestyles.

In fact, recent data from realtor.com …

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Nov. 17, 2021

Sellers: You’ll Likely Get Multiple Strong Offers This Season

 

Are you thinking about selling your house right now, but you’re not sure you’ll have the time to do so as the holidays draw near? If so, consider this: even as the holiday season approaches, there are plenty of buyers out there, and they really want your house. Here’s …

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Nov. 9, 2021

Two Graphs That Show Why You Shouldn’t Be Upset About 3% Mortgage Rates

 

With the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate from Freddie Mac climbing above 3%, rising rates are one of the topics dominating the discussion in the housing market today. And since experts project rates will rise further in the coming months, that conversation isn’t going away any time soon.

But …

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Oct. 21, 2021

Important Distinction: Homes Are Less Affordable, Not Unaffordable

 

It’s impossible to research the subject of buying a home without coming across a headline declaring that the fall in home affordability is a crisis. However, when we add context to the most recent affordability statistics, we soon realize that, though homes are less affordable than they have been …

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Oct. 19, 2021

Sellers: Your House Could Be an Oasis for Buyers Seeking More Options

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Oct. 12, 2021

Don’t Wait for a Lower Mortgage Rate – It Could Cost You

 

Today’s housing market is truly one for the record books. Over the past year, we’ve seen the lowest mortgage rates in history. And while those rates seemed to bottom out in January of this year, the golden window of opportunity for buyers isn’t over just yet. If you’re one …

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Sept. 23, 2021

Remote Work Is Here To Stay. Can Your Home Deliver the Space You Need?

 

A lot has changed over the past year. For many people, the rise in remote work influenced what they’re looking for in a home and created a greater appetite for a dedicated home office. Some professionals took advantage of the situation and purchased a bigger home. Other people thought …

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Sept. 16, 2021

The Truth About Today’s Buyer Demand

 

When it comes to the latest news in real estate, there are a lot of sensational headlines in the media. In times like this, when it can be hard to know what to believe, put your trust in the experts. Those of us in the housing market respect that …

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